2025 RACE at Your Own Pace to #ShadeOutDM - "Together we can Wipe-Out DM 2026

About 2025 RACE at Your Own Pace to #ShadeOutDM - "Together we can Wipe-Out DM

🐾 Baroooo! Welcome Everypawdy! 🐾 We’re tail-wagging excited that you’re joining us for this year’s RACE at Your Own Pace to #ShadeOutDM !

This year, we're doing things a little differently - and we can't wait to see how YOU Bark Out Loud for the pups! Our goal? To quadruple the awareness about Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) by inspiring dog lovers everywhere to take action alongside you. Because let's face it - everyone knows at least one dog lover !

This year’s design gives you new and creative ways to build your own community, honor dogs past and present, and help prevent this heartbreaking disease.

🌟 Event Details

Location: Wherever you are! It’s virtual so walk, run, ride, or roll from your own neighborhood. Dates: November 9-23, 2025... JUST EXTENDED!!! Registration: FREE! (But we kindly suggest a $25 donation to help us continue our mission.) RACE Packet, FAQs, and More: Scroll below for full details!

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🐶 Why We RACE

Because some pups can’t - and we can! Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a devastating disease, but the good news is it’s preventable through proper genetic testing prior to breeding. Together, we’re barking out loud to spread awareness and save future pups.

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🚶🏽‍♀️ Ways to Participate

Choose your style - move your way!

🏃 Competitive Runners

"The Fast & the Furriest 5K Run" - Fastest 5K in a single day “Iron Paw Endurance Challenge” - Most miles run total over the week

🚶 Competitive Walkers

“The ShadeOutDM Sprint” - Longest distance walked in a single day (tie-breaker: fastest time) “Miles for Mutts Marathon” - Most miles walked total over the week

🐕 Dog Jog

Are you already walking your dog daily? Make it count by participating virtually with your pup(s) – non competitive There will be a special award for the “Top Dog Distance Challenge” - Top 10 distances on our WoofTrax Event

🐾 Couch Dog - (Supporter)

Don’t want to go out, but still want to cheer us on? This is your moment! Every event needs a barking fan club - and we know a few pups who’d rather bark from the window. WOOF, BORK, WOOF!

🚴 Cruisin’ for Dogs

🚴 “Pedal for the Pups” (Bicycle) - Top Pedal-Powered Distance (Most miles ridden total over the week) 🏍️ "The Ruff Riders " (Motorcycle) - Ruff Rider Mileage Master (Most miles ridden total over the week) 🛴 ,"Sidewalk Surfers" (Scooter) - Scooter Squad Mileage Leader Distance Award (Most miles ridden total over the week) 🛹 "Shreddin’ to Save Tails" (Skateboard) - Gnarliest Skate Miles Logged total over the week 🛼 "Skates, Blades & Barks" (Roller skates, Roller blades, Ice Skates) - Distance Award (Most miles skated total over the week) 🐴 "Hoofbeats for Hope" (horse) - Distance Award (Most miles ridden total over the week)

🏊‍♂️ Surf & Swim Supporters for Dogs

🏊‍♂️ "The Big Splash Swim" Furthest distance swam over the full week 🏄‍♂️"Ride the Tide Challenge" Awards for the Most consecutive days surfed over the week

🐶 Aqua Paws - Pup Swim or Dog Surf

🐶🏊 "Doggy Paddle Dash" - ALL swims logged will be eligible for additional PRIZES! 🐶🏄 "Surf’s Pup Showdown" - ALL rides logged will be eligible for additional PRIZES!

NEW! ♿ Wheelin’ Warriors 💪💜 - for our handi’cappable people and pups with any type of disability or special need who want to roll, stroll, or simply be part of the race community!

We proudly include participants using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, adaptive devices, or living with mobility, sensory, cognitive, or chronic health conditions - and of course, our amazing pups in wheels too. 🐾🦽

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